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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,772.06, 22,171.38 and 10,016.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,772.06, 22,171.38 and 10,016.70 is: 15,034.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,772.06 : 22,171.38 = 10,016.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,772.06/22,171.38 = 10,016.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,772.06x = 22,171.38 × 10,016.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,772.06x = 222,084,062.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,084,062.05/14,772.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,034.06

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